What is pigmented villonodular synovitis?

Pigmented villonodular synovitis is a condition of the joint lining that most often affects the knee. It is characterized by pain and swelling as well as hemosiderin (iron) build-up inside the joint. It occurs in two forms: localized and diffuse.

How do members experience pigmented villonodular synovitis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with pigmented villonodular synovitis*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for pigmented villonodular synovitis*

Who has pigmented villonodular synovitis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 3
30s 4
40s 9
50s 7
60s 6
70+ 2

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 4
Female 28